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Last updated: April 2026
If you are currently running an outdated version of , checking for updates via the "Updater" app in Settings might yield no results. This is why manual flashing becomes necessary. Firmware XIAOMI Redmi Note 8
. Over its official support lifecycle, Xiaomi provided two major Android upgrades and several MIUI iterations: MIUI 11 & 12 Ensure your device is charged to at least 50%
Once completed, you will see a green "success" status under the result tab in Mi Flash Tool. Your Redmi Note 8 will automatically reboot. If you are on MIUI 11 or early MIUI 12, update for security
If you are on MIUI 11 or early MIUI 12, update for security. If your phone runs perfectly on MIUI 11, stay there. For Android 13 features, switch to a custom ROM rather than waiting for Xiaomi.
The Redmi Note 8 has a thriving custom ROM community (Android 13/14 via crDroid, Evolution X, etc.). If you plan to leave MIUI, you must update your first.